Original Research
We investigate how Africans and diaspora communities actually navigate health, money, community, and daily life.
Tmpl is a research-led innovation studio exploring how people actually live, care for themselves, and navigate wellbeing across Africa and the diaspora.
We translate cultural and behavioral insights into physical products and software infrastructure that help people live better for the long view.
— What We Do
We investigate how Africans and diaspora communities actually navigate health, money, community, and daily life.
Expert-led films and series that examine the systems shaping how people live.
Products, tools, guides, and resources that make living well more accessible.
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A docu-series exploring modern wellbeing.
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— Research & Resources
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A practical, culturally grounded guide. Read on Substack — tmpllabs.substack.com.
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How local food systems and lifestyle changes can reverse Africa's rising chronic disease burden.
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